Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 06:26:46 04/22/02
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What about those who claim that computers are not just GM level (say 2550) but super-GM level (say 2750)? On April 22, 2002 at 09:17:57, K. Burcham wrote: > > >most here have witnessed the different levels of program and hardware strength >increases over the years. >the programs used to be looked at as a toy, or a novelty. >then the programs could beat a master. >then the programs could beat a GM but with lots of losses. >it seems now we are witnessing another phase of this growth. >there are more GM losing to programs, but the difference is > that the GM cannot win like he used to. now it seems we are >going through a period of 4 out of 5, GM vs program games, being >drawn. > >i feel that when someone can play 30 games against a variety >of GM's, and draw almost every game, and occasionally win one, >it would be very difficult for me to not call him a GM. > >also we know what the next logical level is here, once we get through >this draw era. i think all here will witness the evolution of this >next level, less draws and more wins. i think in this next level, >it will become acceptable to all, to address programs as GM level. >kburcham
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